Speech & debate introduction
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This document provides an introduction to Mr. Bray, the speech and debate teacher, and outlines information about his class. Mr. Bray has 13 years of teaching experience and is originally from Montana. He discusses his background working in various locations including Alaska, Korea, Turkey, and Saipan. He notes that his wife Mrs. Bray teaches Spanish at the middle school. The document then reviews the class grade weights and categories, including formative and summative assessments, participation, and a semester final project. It also discusses Mr. Bray's educational philosophy which incorporates constructivism, connectivism, and multiple intelligences. Important contact information is provided at the end.
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- 1. Speech & Debate Mr. Bray School Year 2010-11
- 2. First, a little about me...
- 3. First, a little about me... This will be my 13th year of working in education and I’m from Montana.
- 4. First, a little about me... This will be my 13th year of working in education and I’m from Montana. I’ve worked in Alaska, Korea, Turkey, and Saipan.
- 5. First, a little about me... This will be my 13th year of working in education and I’m from Montana. I’ve worked in Alaska, Korea, Turkey, and Saipan. My wife is Mrs. Bray the MS Spanish teacher.
- 6. First, a little about me... This will be my 13th year of working in education and I’m from Montana. I’ve worked in Alaska, Korea, Turkey, and Saipan. My wife is Mrs. Bray the MS Spanish teacher. We have two cats.
- 7. First, a little about me... This will be my 13th year of working in education and I’m from Montana. I’ve worked in Alaska, Korea, Turkey, and Saipan. My wife is Mrs. Bray the MS Spanish teacher. We have two cats. Hobbies: diving, sports, Wii, computers, reading, and teaching.
- 8. The stuff your parents think is important: Grades!
- 9. Grade Weights and Categories
- 10. Grade Weights and Categories Formative Grades (30%) -- quizzes, assignments, journals/podcasts, daily work, etc.
- 11. Grade Weights and Categories Formative Grades (30%) -- quizzes, assignments, journals/podcasts, daily work, etc. Summative Grades (35%) -- all major speeches and debates
- 12. Grade Weights and Categories Formative Grades (30%) -- quizzes, assignments, journals/podcasts, daily work, etc. Summative Grades (35%) -- all major speeches and debates Participation (20%) -- discussions, class participation, being prepared for class, cell phone violations, head phone violations, English only, etc.
- 13. Grade Weights and Categories Formative Grades (30%) -- quizzes, assignments, journals/podcasts, daily work, etc. Summative Grades (35%) -- all major speeches and debates Participation (20%) -- discussions, class participation, being prepared for class, cell phone violations, head phone violations, English only, etc. Semester Final Project (15%) -- One nasty, ugly, terrible project.
- 14. The stuff the school thinks is important: ESLRs & rules!
- 15. The stuff that I think is important: LEARNING!
- 16. But, what about you?
- 18. Educational Philosophy Constructivism
- 19. Educational Philosophy Constructivism Connectivism
- 20. Educational Philosophy Constructivism Connectivism Multiple Intelligences
- 22. Essential Questions: What makes effective public speaking? Why are some people naturally gifted at public speaking? What is the importance of effective communication?
- 23. Important Contact Info Email: tbray@kis.or.kr http://www.Phoenix.wikispaces.net http://tsbray.posterous.com Skype: tim.bray3 Twitter: tsbray
- 24. Questions?